How to travel from Tanabe to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Shimoda is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanabe to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,525($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Yokohama YCAT then take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).

The distance between Tanabe and Shimoda is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Tanabe and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Shimoda. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Atami and Ito. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tanabe and Shimoda. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanabe and Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Shimoda. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥17,525 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Shimoda

Transport options from Tanabe to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
¥23,000($170)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
¥22,860($165)
every 4 hours745km (463 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane6h 40m
¥24,640($180)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Train
6h 55m
¥17,525($130)
every 3 hours651km (405 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 40m
¥19,165($140)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,625($63)
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda